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2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:18 pm
by Roy748
Hi oh wise ones
Sorry if this has been asked before and I have searched the forums but I cannot find a recent post for a recommendation for a replacement starter battery for my 2.0ltr bongo. Most post appear to recommend batteries with the necessary power for the diesels engines but not the 2.0ltr patrols.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:01 pm
by g8dhe
The Bosch S4 335 is fine for all types of Bongo engine.
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 1:52 pm
by Roy748
Hello g8dhe
Thanks for the info, so their is no specific one recommended for petrol or diesel then.
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:51 pm
by Ian
Same battery will fit all types of Bongo. You need the following codes. The codes give the physical dimensions.
UK ref = 249, EU = 068.
The Bosch recommended by Geoff is very good, as is a Motaquip VBY44. Eurocarparts keep batteries in stock, branches nationwide.
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:50 pm
by Bob
I've had top service from Tayna Batteries.
A quick Google will find them.
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:03 pm
by Roy748
Hello Guys
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:51 am
by tuttiweb
g8dhe wrote: Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:01 pm
The Bosch S4 335 is fine for all types of Bongo engine.
This post is a few years old now, but I notice the Bosch S4 335 Car Battery is still available to buy.
My question is whether it's still the best option to replace my starter battery, which no longer holds charge at all well.
For details and to add some knowledge for future forum searches, my current 4 year old Omnicraft 91Ah battery still shows 14.1V when started, but reports only 12.14V when the engine is off. This is overnight after a continuous 60mile motorway journey the previous day. My understanding is that a healthy battery would likely hold 12.6V when the engine has been off for a while.
(I'll be back to discuss the Leisure Battery when my repair/testing proves that's knackered too.)
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:59 am
by g8dhe
Yes its fine, there are others available but the quality is fine, you can go for a lower capacity & cheaper if cost is factor. Below is my normal post;
Bosch S4 335/028/249
Yuasa 5335
Typical Capacity is 95 Amp Hours,
Typical Dimensions 306L x 175W x 225H
A search on Tayna batteries
www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/249/
As regards the current measurements you mention 14.1 volts is NOT the battery its the alternator output that is charging the battery!
A standard lead acid battery when not on charge will measure 12.6 to 12.8 volts depending precise chemical makeup and fully charged.
On a float charge then normally 13.2 volts, that is the voltage when minimal current is going into the battery itself, any voltage above that is then starting to put power back into the battery itself.
Re: 2.0ltr replacement starter battery
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 11:10 am
by tuttiweb
g8dhe wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:59 am
Yes its fine, there are others available but the quality is fine, you can go for a lower capacity & cheaper if cost is factor. Below is my normal post;
Bosch S4 335/028/249
Yuasa 5335
Typical Capacity is 95 Amp Hours,
Typical Dimensions 306L x 175W x 225H
A search on Tayna batteries
www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/249/
As regards the current measurements you mention 14.1 volts is NOT the battery its the alternator output that is charging the battery!
A standard lead acid battery when not on charge will measure 12.6 to 12.8 volts depending precise chemical makeup and fully charged.
On a float charge then normally 13.2 volts, that is the voltage when minimal current is going into the battery itself, any voltage above that is then starting to put power back into the battery itself.
Again, thank you for a detailed and super-quick response.
I was conscious that the alternator is what was causing the rise in voltage when the vehicle is started, but tried to keep it technically more simple. Of course, you are correct that adding the information to explain the rise is a much better idea. Thanks again.